A HUGE operation involving several police forces saw road checks being set up around Wrexham.

Operation Geronimo was launched on Thursday night, involving about 90 officers on all the main roads into the town.

A number of arrests were made and vehicles seized as part of an operation designed to catch and disrupt criminals travelling to commit crime.

Using the latest automatic number plate recognition technology targeting strategic routes into Wrexham, the crackdown saw officers from neighbouring forces including West Mercia, Dyfed Powys and Merseyside Police, take part in the 12-hour operation, which ran from midday to midnight.

More than 30 cars were seized and 19 people were arrested for offences including possession of drugs and disqualified driving. Three cautions were also handed out.

Insp Brian Robinson said: “This was a very successful operation aimed at denying criminals the use of the roads. North Wales Police seeks to ensure that people who live and work in or visit North Wales can use the roads without being harmed or intimidated by unlawful, anti-social behaviour.

“The operation was highly visible and saw static and mobile checks positioned in strategic locations on the primary routes in and out of the town, including the main arterial roads surrounding the area.”